Africa: Manufacturers want liquor licensing role moved from counties
Africa: Manufacturers want liquor licensing role moved from counties Business Daily February 15, 2018 Alcohol manufacturers want the licensing mandate for manufacturing and importing liquor take away from the county governments to the national government. Speaking during the launch of a campaign on illicit brews in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County, the manufacturers insisted on tougher laws […]
Getting alcohol from mom or dad doesn’t prevent risky drinking
Getting alcohol from mom or dad doesn’t prevent risky drinking REUTERS By Lisa Rapaport February 14, 2018 (Reuters Health) – Parents may be tempted to give teens an occasional taste of alcohol to teach responsible drinking habits, but a new study suggests this may have the opposite effect. Compared to adolescents who don’t get beer […]
PA: Philly starts inspections of ‘stop-and-gos’ seeking to continue alcohol sales
PA: Philly starts inspections of ‘stop-and-gos’ seeking to continue alcohol sales WHYY By Aaron Moselle February 16, 2018 Some corner-store owners in Philadelphia have until Friday to request a city inspection they now need to keep selling alcohol legally. In December, City Council passed a controversial bill requiring these establishments, often called “beer delis” or “stop-and-gos,” to […]